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Norland Family History

Norland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Norland in Yorkshire.

The placenames derive from Middle English north ‘north northern’ + lond land ‘land tract of land’ (Old English north land).

Norwegian: variant of Nordland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norland family from?

You can see how Norland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Norland families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Norland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Norland families in 1911.
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What did your Norland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norland. 56% of Norland men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Norland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 822 immigration records available for the last name Norland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 652 military records available for the last name Norland. For the veterans among your Norland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Norland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Norland in 1957 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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